Stone Senses members include many veterans of the San Diego music scene:
Mike O’Gara (Guitar, Vocals), Eric Castaneda (Vocals), Garrett Grabowsky (Guitar), John Laue (Drums), and Charlie Ball (Bass).
“Harder than the Rest,” Stone Senses’ first full- length album, catapulted the band from a back- yard party band to a legitimate touring group on the reggae rock circuit. Tracks like “Broken Crown” and “Open Mind,” embody their positive attitude, soulful lyrics and a knack for writing both mature and thoughtful compositions. “Adelitas” foreshadows the heavier side of rock reggae that future Stone Senses songs would follow.
Stone Senses second full- length “Live It Up” was released August 8th, 2008. With 12 tracks that range from rolling ska rockers like “Live it Up” to smooth reggae grooves like “Wait.” The album touches everyone’s musical taste buds. Beautiful melodies come from two promising vocalists, who, in contrast are as different as the songs they appear in. Warm, intelligent bass lines and amazing guitar solos finish off this well rounded sophomore album.
Both Stone Senses albums have received airplay around the world on both conventional radio and internet radio stations. Local San Diego stations that have played tracks include FM 94/9, 91X, and Rock 105.3.
Currently, Stone Senses is completing the band’s third independently released full- length album “Exception to the Rule.” Recorded at Studio West in their hometown of San Diego, Stone Senses continues to expand the rock reggae genre with more heavy rock and even metal influences on tracks like “Good Day to Start a Riot” and “Tuff Guy.” However, at the same time retaining their roots influences with their cover of Steel Pulse’s track “Your House” and their psychedelic-dub influences in their “S.I.T.B.W” track.
Playing almost 600 shows since late 2004, Stone Senses have been playing to sold out crowds at some of Southern California’s finest venues and festivals, including:
The House of Blues San Diego, The Sound Wave, The Wave House, The Bellyup Tavern, The Coachhouse, The Galaxy, The OC Tavern, Brixton Southbay, The Blue Café, Cane’s, The Malibu Inn, Soma, Reggae Day at The Del Mar Fair, Harrah’s Rincon, The Fiesta Del Sol, NAMM Show in 2008 and 2009 and the Maloof Money Cup in 2010.
Stone Senses have shared the stage with many national touring acts, including Trical Seeds, Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Don Carlos, The Abyssianians, Groundation, Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Half Pint, The Aggrolites, The Dirty Heads, Mikey Dread, The Expendables, Natural Vibrations, OPM, Ooklah The Moc, SOJA, John Brown’s Body, Mystic Roots, Bedouin Soundclash, Common Sense, Rebelution, Inhale, and Iration.
Broken Crown
Stone Senses Lyrics
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She don't know what love is
my queen left me alone
with my broken crown and a jester on my throne
my heart broke in two
and there was nothing I could do
so every night I sit and try
try and figure out how you can look in my eyes and lie
do you like what you have become?
even though you did me wrong
I still love you so I wrote this song
well she told me she loved me
and shes with somebody else
how can you love someone if you don't love yourself?
I sit here alone with my broken crown
heart of a king with a soul of a clown
I looked at you with feelings that only you and I ever could have known
and now your gone
do you feel better now that I'm gone?
do you like what you have become?
even though you did me wrong
I know I'm right where I belong
ooh yeah
I looked at you
with feeling that only you and I ever could have known
now your gone
(solo)
now your gone
In "Broken Crown," Stone Senses sings about the pain of being left by someone he loved deeply. The lyrics express the disillusionment and heartbreak that he experienced when his "queen" left him alone with his "broken crown." He is in anguish as he reflects on how she claimed to love him, and yet, she left him for someone else. Despite feeling hurt and betrayed, he still harbors love for her, which led him to write the song.
In the second verse, Stone Senses also addresses the issue of self-love, saying that one cannot truly love another person if they don't love themselves. He acknowledges that he is a king with a broken heart and a soul of a clown, and that he is right where he belongs. He is reconciling with the fact that the love he gave was genuine, and even though she did him wrong, he will always love her.
Overall, "Broken Crown" is a powerful song that captures the difficulty of moving on after heartbreak. It delves into the complexities of love and self-doubt, and how these emotions can intersect and affect our relationships. The song's lyrics are relatable, and Stone Senses delivers them with raw emotion and depth.
Line by Line Meaning
Well she told me she loved me
The singer was told by their partner that they loved them.
She don't know what love is
The singer believes that their partner does not truly understand the meaning of love.
my queen left me alone
The singer’s partner, who they viewed as a queen, ended their relationship.
with my broken crown and a jester on my throne
The artist feels as though their sense of authority and worth has been taken away and replaced with something that is seen as comical or foolish.
my heart broke in two
The artist’s heart was shattered by the end of the relationship.
and there was nothing I could do
Despite wanting to save the relationship, the singer was unable to do so.
so every night I sit and try
The singer spends every night attempting to figure out what went wrong in the relationship.
try and figure out how you can look in my eyes and lie
The artist doesn’t understand how their partner could look them in the eye and deceive them.
do you feel better now that I'm gone
The artist questions whether their partner feels relieved or happy now that the relationship is over.
do you like what you have become?
The artist wonders if their partner is happy with the person they’ve become after the breakup.
even though you did me wrong
Despite being hurt by their partner’s actions, the singer still loves them.
I still love you so I wrote this song
The artist channelled their love into writing this song.
and shes with somebody else
The singer’s ex-partner is now with someone else.
how can you love someone if you don't love yourself?
The singer questions how their ex-partner can be in a healthy relationship without first loving themselves.
I sit here alone with my broken crown
The singer is left alone with a sense of shattered pride and authority.
heart of a king with a soul of a clown
The artist’s heart may be strong like a king, but they feel foolish and comical like a clown.
I looked at you with feelings that only you and I ever could have known
The artist shared unique and intimate feelings with their ex-partner.
and now your gone
Their ex-partner is no longer in their life and they feel the loss acutely.
do you feel better now that I'm gone?
The singer repeats the earlier question, still wondering if their ex-partner is happier without them.
do you like what you have become?
The artist reiterates their earlier question, still pondering if their ex-partner is happy with the person they’ve become post-breakup.
even though you did me wrong
Despite their ex-partner hurting them, the artist still loves them.
I know I'm right where I belong
Despite the hardships the artist has faced, they believe they are where they are meant to be.
I looked at you with feeling that only you and I ever could have known
The singer once again recalls the unique and special feelings they shared with their ex-partner.
now your gone
The song ends with the reminder that the ex-partner is gone and the artist is left to process the aftermath.
Contributed by Kayla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.